WTS San Francisco Bay Area

Elevating Women Networking Event in Honor of Women’s Equality Day! Monday, August 26 | 5 - 7:30 PM Jacobs Office, 4 Embarcadero Ctr, San Francisco In honor of the 19th Amendment which secured voting rights for all, join us as we commemorate the incredible journey of women’s voices being heard. WTS is hosting our annual Women’s Equality Day event on Monday, August 26th, 2024 at the Jacobs office in San Francisco from 5:15 - 7:30 PM. This year's networking event will feature guided discussions focused on elevating and supporting women in the transportation industry. Get your ticket here - https://bit.ly/WTSWED2024

Explore the power of Transportation Oriented Development (TOD) to create more equitable and vibrant communities with WTS! Discover how TOD planning can address the transportation, housing, and economic needs of minority and underserved populations. Hear from leaders at BART, VTA, Transbay Joint Powers Authority, #ValleyLink, and #MissionHousing as they share insights on how public agencies and non-profits collaborate to ensure affordable housing and equitable development remain at the forefront of urban planning. When:  Thursday, November 14, 2024; 5:30-7:30 pm Where: Mithun Office, 585 Howard Street, Ste 300, San Francisco https://lnkd.in/dKGWh5GC

Explore the power of Transportation Oriented Development (TOD) to create more equitable and vibrant communities with WTS! Discover how TOD planning can address the transportation, housing, and economic needs of minority and underserved populations. Hear from leaders at BART, VTA, #ValleyLink, and #MissionHousing as they share insights on how public agencies and non-profits collaborate to ensure affordable housing and equitable development remain at the forefront of urban planning. When:  Thursday, November 14, 2024; 5:30-7:30 pm Where: Mithun Office, 585 Howard Street, Ste 300, San Francisco https://lnkd.in/dKGWh5GC

Today we celebrate #Women’sEqualityDay, commemorating the passage of the 19th Amendment and marking the historic shift in women’s voting rights, workforce participation, leadership, and activism. Despite gains in leadership representation, women remain underrepresented in C-Suite and senior leadership positions. This is particularly true for the transportation industry, where over 70% of America's highest-ranking state transportation and highway department heads are male. Read more: https://bit.ly/3WFeyre #Women’sEqualityDay @StreetsblogUSA We are grateful to the incredible women who work tirelessly to advance equality and access for women in our transportation industry. #WeAreWTS

WTS Sea Level Rise Field Trip/ Elkhorn Slough Boat Tour - September 7 Elkhorn Slough is a major estuary located near the community of Moss Landing, on the coast of Monterey Bay. The slough provides an invaluable habitat area for hundreds of aquatic bird, fish, marine mammal, and invertebrate species and is critical to regional biodiversity. Program attendees will go on a guided electric pontoon boat tour of the slough accompanied by experts to learn about sea level rise impacts on transportation infrastructure and the importance of protecting and preserving the slough as climate change impacts this important ecological resource. Enjoy stunning views of the Elkhorn Slough while participating in an interactive discussion about adaptation efforts. Bring your binoculars and cameras and join us for a pleasant and educational excursion! Shout out to our presenters and co-sponsors: Christina Watson, Dave Feliz and Monique Fountain of #ElkhornSlough #CaliforniaAssociationofEnvironmentalProfessionals #APWAMontereyBayChapter https://lnkd.in/gaJPpvqc

There's still time to apply for the fall Women's Leadership Program! For nearly a decade, the WTS San Francisco Bay Area chapter has offered a unique opportunity for women in transportation to step into their power, own their strengths, and develop their leadership presence and signature style. Participants at all career levels will gain the tools to develop strategic thinking about career paths (values, goals, and mindsets); identify and create the essential ingredients for high-functioning teams; and establish skills for ongoing success, including self-coaching, peer support, and action plans. Simple application process - due August 27th! More here: https://lnkd.in/gxbN2NqK

For nearly a decade, our WTS San Francisco Bay Area chapter has offered a unique opportunity for women in transportation to step into their power, own their strengths, and develop their leadership presence and signature style. The Women's Leadership Program (WLP) offers participants at all career levels the tools to develop strategic thinking about career paths (values, goals, and mindsets); identify and create the essential ingredients for high-functioning teams; and establish skills for ongoing success, including self-coaching, peer support, and action plans. We offer two tracks, one for Senior and Executive Leaders and the other for Mid-level Emerging Leaders which is now accepting applications for fall 2024! Additional information can be found on our website. Consider this amazing opportunity for yourself and share it with others who are ready to take their leadership presence and style to a whole new level! https://lnkd.in/gxbN2NqK

We’re inviting you to a special opportunity with a twist! WTS members are encouraged to bring a non-member to network with other transportation professionals and learn about what it means to be part of WTS. Engage in a lively networking activity for a chance to win prizes while enjoying a casual, welcoming atmosphere; learn about our various committees and upcoming initiatives you can be a part of; and network with leaders and young professionals to expand your network. $25 per person for “flying solo” $15 per person if bringing a guest (the point of this program!) RSVP today! https://lnkd.in/gxExqEbJ

As we plan to see many of you on June 20, there is always room for more! Our celebration will feature a short awards program, specialty cocktails, plenty of food and beverage, and lots of time to connect and network with industry colleagues! Ticket sales end June 13 and we cannot accommodate walk-ins. RSVP TODAY! https://bit.ly/WTS2024Gala Join us to honor this year's award and scholarship winners: Jacobs, #JeffWatson of HNTB, the San Mateo County Express Lanes JPA,  #JeanneKrieg, #CarolKuester at Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Rachael Keish at #KeishEnvironmental, Bisa Grant of Anchor, #DinaElTawansy of Caltrans and our SIX scholarship winners: https://lnkd.in/e_7a7Dy7

Congratulations to Tasha Bartholomew and all of the senior and executive leaders who completed the Women’s Leadership Program! Use your talent and new skills to lead and grow others. And thank you for contributing to our mission to advance women in transportation!